Jul 11, 2025 | Apprenticeship, Government
On May 29, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced plans to begin a phased pause of contractor-operated Job Corps centers nationwide, with the intention of closing all such centers by June 30, 2026. This sweeping move has placed the Charleston Job Corps Center—a...
Jul 4, 2025 | General, Government
U.S. Judge Orders DOD to Resume Use of Project Labor Agreements A U.S. District Court judge in Washington, D.C. has issued a preliminary injunction requiring the Department of Defense (DOD) to comply with a Biden-era executive order mandating the use of Project Labor...
May 13, 2025 | Government, Industry
Major Economic Development Project in Jefferson County Earlier this year, the West Virginia Building and Construction Trades Council signed a Letter of Intent with Sidewinder Enterprises to build the Mountain Pure water bottling facility in Middleway, WV. The project...
May 9, 2025 | Government, reports-studies
A new study from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) reveals that the misclassification of workers as independent contractors is costing both workers and taxpayers millions of dollars each year. The issue is especially prevalent in the construction industry, where...
Apr 24, 2025 | Apprenticeship, Government
$1M+ Allocated for STAND Program in 2025 Session During the 2025 legislative session, a $1,033,650 appropriation was passed to fully fund the Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Nontraditional Degree (STAND) Program. This funding, included in budget bill HB 2026, will help...
